In light of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, we thought this subject was very fitting for this month. Today we’ll discuss men’s skin, the difference between male and female skin, and better ways to care for men’s skin.  What’s the Difference? The sebum production in male skin is double that of a woman's skin.  So that means that they typically have oilier skin that is shinier as well. Oil is king (in general), and while it can create some skin problems, especially in Canada, I find that it is more beneficial to have a higher oil content...

With Father’s Day around the corner I thought it prudent to discuss the skin care needs of the men in our lives. Do men really need a different approach to their skin?This is something I get asked a lot, and in essence I think that protecting the skin barrier remains of primary importance, but there are obvious differences to take into consideration. Men have more of collagen and elastin fibers which are the building blocks of connective tissue giving the skin strength and elasticity. Their beards (grown or not) also helps to support skin structure.  On...